Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason Why Capital

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason why capital budgeting for a foreign project is more complex than for a domestic project?

• A) Parent cash flows must be distinguished from project cash flows.
• B) Parent firms must specifically recognize remittance of funds due to differing rules and regulations concerning remittance of cash flows, taxes, and local norms.
• C) Differing rates of inflation exist between the foreign and domestic economies.
• D) All of the above add complexity to the international capital budgeting process.

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Definitions:

Disbursement Float

Float created before cheques written by a firm have cleared and been deducted from the firm’s account. Disbursement float causes the firm’s own cheque-book balance to be smaller than the balance on the bank’s records.

Net Float

The difference between a firm’s disbursement float and collections float.

Marketable Securities

Financial instruments and assets that can easily be sold or converted into cash, typically within a year.

Credit Rating

Evaluating the likelihood that a borrower can repay their debt, either in general or in relation to a specific financial commitment.